From Khalnayak to Munnabhai, Sanjay Dutt's different looks decoded

Sanjay DuttHe can pull off a ganji vest in style and make it look cool says Navin Shetty who has been Sanjay Dutts stylist for nearly two decades As the actor readies himself to make a comeback with Omung Kumars Bhoomi theres talk about his new look for the film He has been seen on the set of the film in Agra in a kurta pyjama with a cropped short mane Dutt is one of those few actors who undergoes a metamorphosis for every one of his films His looks have become iconic since his debut in Rocky 1981Navin ShettyNavin says that theres something unique about Dutt as he can effortlessly slip from playing a brooding gangster to a heartwarming hero He isnt different in reallife either The guy is allheart with the DNA of a rockstar There is an intrinsic aura to Sanju Sir He commands awe the minute he walks on the set You dont need to fuss over him you just know a superstar is in the vicinitySetting a trendThe stylist says Dutt has always been a trendsetter In the 90s he was the first to sport long hair in films like Khalnayak 1993 and Saajan 1991 before other actors like Saif Ali Khan and Bobby Deol went on to ape it As Navin puts it His long hair was a rage among the girlsKhalnayakThe first glimpse of Ranbir Kapoor sporting long hair was leaked from the set of the biopic on Sanjay Dutt a few days ago RK plays Dutt in Rajkumar Hiranis film It was natural to ask Navin which would be the most challenging look for the makers to crackKhalnayak 1993 and Kaante 2002 he answers promptly while saying Sanju Sir never interferes with the work of any stylist If he has anything specific in mind he makes suggestions beforehand His faith in me has always been steadfast Once I have got him ready he doesnt look into the mirror His confidence sets him apart Not every actor can wear what he does and look good in it One of the advantages of working with him is that he allows you to experiment Anything you give him becomes an extension of his personality Navin adds One of his toughest tasks was to get the right look for Dutt in PK 2014 in which he played a Rajasthani character Once he was in costume he was comfortableEven in churidar and kurta he rocked the lookMunnabhaiThough Naveen isnt the man styling Ranbir for the biopic he says he is keen to see the young actor replicate Sanjays look in Musafir 2004 He was ultra whacko in it He wore a blue lens in one eye and green in the other He had spiked hair done differently and a toned beard That is his most loud film and everything in it was outlandish It will be fun to see Ranbir do that and I have no doubt he will ace it he quips adding There was a specific pair of trousers for that film that he had his heart set on It was the only time in so many years that hed insisted on something so stronglyAnother look that will be an uphill task for Ranbir according to Navin will be from Agneepath 2012 He looked bulky and menacing with a shaved head I am not sure what the biopic includes but if he has to look anything like Kancha it will require a lot of workKaanteReference pointSince Navin has worked with Sanjay and Rajkumar Hirani in the Munnabhai franchise he understands the preparation that goes into a regular Hirani film during preproduction Quiz him about the films stylist needing help in referencing from him and he says I know that for the biopic Raju sir wouldve already decided the looks he wants to incorporate in the film A few rounds of rehearsals wouldve already been done on them His style of working is methodicalAgneepathGangsta rapOf all the feedback that has poured in for his work over the years he says the gangster look has been a unanimous favourite with all Leather jackets accessories and boots are his alltime favourites Thats the one time he loves dressing up Beads on the neck earrings sometimes leather wristbands Unlike other actors he doesnt obsess about branded stuff Since he can render class to anything he picks up from the street he has a few local haunts which he frequentsAccessorise itNavin who has worked with Sanjay since Plan in 2004 says Sanju has a fetish for watch and sunglasses He picks up a new one every time he likes something and has an enviable collection Usually actors ask their stylists for suggestions on their personal collection but he is inherently stylish he doesnt need it He could be a little possessive about his stuff but when it comes to photoshoots he uses his own clothes and looks classically Sanjay Dutt